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Post by dukelightning on Jun 5, 2016 7:01:29 GMT -5
First time I heard "Uma Thurman" was at their concert here in Raleigh last summer that I worked. Except I don't think they found a way to work that little dialogue at the beginning into it.
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Post by 1finemrg on Jun 6, 2016 5:33:24 GMT -5
June 6: ... Levi Stubbs. The distinctive lead vocalist for the Four Tops would have celebrated his 80th birthday today. Unlike many groups, the Four Tops were all original members from when they were formed as the Four Aims in 1953 until Lawrence Peyton died of cancer in 1997. Levi's distinctive voice could also be heard in movies and animated TV series, most notably the alien plant in the movie "Little Shop Of Horrors". The Four Tops had 7 Top 10 singles during their illustrious career and topped the Hot 100 twice with "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)" and "Reach Out I'll Be There". All their hits featured Levi's unforgettable lead vocals. Levi and the Four Tops were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990. This single peaked at #4 in 1967. Bernadette - Four TopsFrom 1973, this was their highest charting single after leaving Motown. It also peaked at #4. Ain't No Woman (Like The One I Got) - Four TopsJune 6: ...Dwight Twilley Dwight is from Tulsa, Oklahoma and began his career in collaboration with Phil Seymour, who would have an 80s hit with "Precious To Me". They formed the Dwight Twilley Band and signed with Shelter records, a label run by fellow Tulsa native Leon Russell. Mudcrutch was also a recording act on the label, and they would eventually evolve into Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Dwight's career was marred by a series of mismanagement by the record labels who signed him. It seemed to be a never ending series of labels going out of business, or selling out to other labels. Still he managed to hit the Top 20 twice. In the 80s, he had a solo #16 hit with "Girls" a song featuring Dwight trading vocals with Tom Petty. At this time, Susan Cowsill was also contributing backing vocals to many of his efforts. His most recent release was in November of 2014. "Always" was issued on his own label, Big Oak Records. His earlier hit with the Dwight Twilley Band was a 1975 power pop classic that also managed to peak at #16. Forty years ago tomorrow it was sitting at #46, just 2 weeks away from its Top 40 debut. I'm On Fire - Dwight Twilley Band
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Post by 1finemrg on Jun 7, 2016 5:33:10 GMT -5
June 7: ...Dean Martin. The Rat Pack member dubbed the "King Of Cool" would have celebrated his 99th birthday today. He was one of the popular and most enduring entertainers of the 20th century, a success in many genres of the entertainment world. With Jerry Lewis, they became one of the most popular comedy teams of the 50s. He had two decade long television series hosting "The Dean Martin Show" and "The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts". He has acted in dozens of movies, including a spy series based on writer Donald Hamilton's fictional character Matt Helm, as well as several westerns. Musically, his stage shows with the Rat Pack and solo proved to be very popular. He had Top 40 hits well into the rock era. He topped the charts twice with "Memories Are Made Of This" in 1956 and "Everybody Loves Somebody" in 1964. His popularity has lasted well after his passing on Christmas Day in 1995. A Capitol records compilation "Dino: The Essential Dean Martin" went platinum in 2004. Total estimated album sales exceed 50 million units. Trivia: In 1976, he sold his Bel Air home to Tom Jones (who also celebrates his birthday today) for $500,000. Link to Prince? Well, Dean did release a non-charting 1953 single that shares its title with Prince's #1 hit covered by Tom Jones. Kiss - Dean MartinFeatured in the movie "Ocean's 11", this 1960 non-charter has grown in popularity through the years. Ain't That A Kick In The Head - Dean MartinJune 7: ...a Prince and a Sir. The prince is...well Prince. The creative genius's career has been well documented from the commercial and critical successes to his battles with record management. The name change, his movie success with "Purple Rain" and classics that will endure for generations to come. In Top 40 terms, Prince racked up 5 songs that reached #1 and an additional 14 that peaked in the Top 10. In terms of hardware, 33 nominations has earned him 7 Grammys. He also earned an Oscar for the song "Purple Rain", and won 4 MTV video awards. He's a 2004 inductee into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. He's written hits for others, most notably "Sugar Walls" for Sheena Easton (as Alexander Nevermind), and "Manic Monday" for the Bangles (as Christopher). Sinead O'Connor took his "Nothing Compares 2 U" to the top of the charts. Although "When Doves Cry" was the #1 hit, the title track which peaked at #2 became his signature song (Super Bowl performance). Purple Rain - PrinceHis first Top 40 single (American Bandstand appearance). I Wanna Be Your Lover - Prince
The sir is Sir Thomas Jones Woodward, better known as Tom Jones. His career spans from 1965 with his first Top 10 "It's Not Unusual" to his last Top 40 hit in late 1988/early 1989. He reached the top 10 five times, his highest charting being the #2 "She's A Lady" written by Paul Anka. His last top 40 hit is the tune that links the 2 birthday boys together. Tom is the featured artist and it would reach #31 early in 1989. Kiss - The Art Of Noise Featuring Tom Jones
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Post by 1finemrg on Jun 8, 2016 5:43:01 GMT -5
June 8: ...Chuck Negron. One of the "Dogs" in Three Dog Night, Chuck overcame his life long struggles with drug addiction as depicted in his best seller "Three Dog Nightmare". Chuck has toured on his own since the mid-80s often with original Three Dog Night drummer Floyd Sneed. Each of the lead vocalists of Three Dog Night was the featured singer on one of their three #1 records. Cory Wells sang lead on "Mama Told Me (Not To Come)", and it was Danny Hutton on "Black And White". Chuck sang lead on the band's biggest hit "Joy To The World". He currently is a part of the "Happy Together" tour and will be celebrating tonight with a concert in Nashville. After the release of Three Dog Night's first two singles "Nobody" and "Try A Little Tenderness", Chuck persuaded the executives at Dunhill to release a third single from their debut album. Penned by Harry Nilsson, it proved to be the band's breakthrough peaking at #5. One - Three Dog NightHe also sang lead on the band's song taken from the musical "Hair". Included on their second album "Suitable For Framing", the single would peak at #4. Easy To Be Hard - Three Dog NightJune 8: ...William Royce "Boz" Scaggs. Boz met Steve Miller when he was 12 and joined his band, the Marksmen in the late 50s as lead singer. They both attended the University of Wisconsin - Madison and played in the Ardells and the Fabulous Knight Trains. Boz left college for London in the mid-sixties and sang in a couple of local UK bands. He eventually landed in Sweden as a solo artist. In 1965, he recorded his first solo album "Boz". It was a commercial failure. Returning to the US in 1967, he immediately hooked up with Steve Miller in San Francisco. He was a member of Steve's band for their first two albums "Children Of The Future" and "Sailor". Boz would release his second solo album "Boz Scaggs" in 1969. It was produced by Rolling Stone magazine founder and editor Jann Wenner, and featured his version of Fenton Robinson's "Loan Me A Dime". It was recorded at Muscle Shoals and was highlighted by the guitar work of Duane Allman. When introducing "Lido Shuffle" in a recent AT40 episode, Casey mentioned that the song topped a San Francisco poll as the one song those voting would want to have if stranded on a desert island. He moved to Columbia in the early 70s. He began to build a following with albums like "Moments", "Boz Scaggs And Band", and "My Time". His fourth Columbia album "Slow Dancer" cracked the Top 100 and went gold. Then came "Silk Degrees" in 1976. Featuring studio musicians who would in short time achieve success as Toto, the album peaked at #2 and spawned 4 Hot 100 singles including the #3 smash "Lowdown". Casey's story about "Lowdown" was about how Boz lost millions of dollars with that song. It was one of the first songs that the producers of "Saturday Night Fever" wanted to include in their soundtrack. Columbia would not agree to give permission, because they wanted to include it in the soundtrack to "Looking for Mr. Goodbar". "Looking For Mr. Goodbar" spent 8 weeks on the Billboard 200 album chart, peaking at #134. The follow up album "Down Two Then Left" was a good album that suffered from the lack of Top 40 singles. Both "Hard Times (I'm Falling)" [#58] and "Hollywood" [#49] missed the Top 40. In the early 80s, he had a quartet of Top 20 hits. The album "Middle Man" included "Breakdown Dead Ahead" and "JoJo". He contributed "Look What You've Done For Me" to the "Urban Cowboy" soundtrack, and his "Hits!" greatest hits package included a new single "Miss Sun". He retired from the music business for the next five years and opened the Blue Light Café, a Tex-Mex restaurant in San Francisco. In 1988, he recorded "Other Roads" which yielded his last Top 40 hit "Heart of Mine". He also opened a San Francisco night club "Slim's". He was a member of the "New York Rock & Soul Revue" in the late 80s/early 90s, and released a great CD "Some Change" in 1994. Later in the 90s he released a blues album "Come On Home". His first effort in the 2000s was "Dig" a great CD that fell victim to bad timing. It was released September 11, 2001. Boz remade a couple of standards albums, the jazzy "But Beautiful" in 2003 and "Speak Low" in 2008. After these efforts, he joined Donald F a g e n and Michael McDonald for a couple of tours as the "Dukes Of September Rhythm Revue". In 2013, he returned to the Top 20 on the Billboard 200 with "Memphis". He is currently touring in support of his latest effort "A Fool To Care" which charted briefly, peaking at #52. Something old, something new from Boz. From his fourth album "Boz Scaggs and Band", a great non-charting single. Runnin' Blue - Boz ScaggsA great track from 2015s "A Fool To Care" featuring that red-headed woman with the mean slide guitar. The only track that is not a cover tune. Hell To Pay - Boz Scaggs featuring Bonnie Raitt
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Post by 1finemrg on Jun 9, 2016 5:24:48 GMT -5
June 9: ... Jon Lord. Keyboard player and organist for Deep Purple, Jon infused a classical sound into Deep Purple's rock anthems. He co-founded the band in 1968 and was a member until their breakup in 1976. When they reformed in 1984, he remained a member until his retirement in 2002. Jon passed away in 2012. His wife Vickie accepted his award inducting him into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame earlier this year as a member of Deep Purple. He set the pace on their first Top 40 hit. A cover of a song written by Joe South and previously a lost 60s classic for Billy Joe Royal, Deep Purple would take it to #4 in 1968. Hush - Deep PurpleAs a single, this became a lost 70s classic peaking at #60 in 1973. Still played on classic rock stations with some regularity. Woman From Tokyo - Deep PurpleJune 9: ...Mr Excitement, Jackie Wilson. In 1957, he left Billy Ward and the Dominoes for a solo career. His first charting single "Reet Petite" was co-written by Berry Gordy Jr, who would go on to be the founder of Motown. Berry, his sister Roquel, and Billy Davis would co-write six additional singles for Jackie. Elvis was a huge fan as was James Brown. Their stage performances were inspired by Jackie's, and Jackie was quoted as saying that Elvis inspired him as well. Elvis made a point to meet him after a show in the late 50s and they became good friends. On the R&B charts, he scored 20 top 10 hits, six of which topped the charts. He crossed over to the pop charts and had 6 Top 10 hits. In 1987, he was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. While on stage at a 1975 concert, Jackie suffered a heart attack and slipped into a coma. He stayed in a comatose state until his death in 1984. Along with Marvin Gaye, the Commodores paid tribute to him in their Top 10 hit "Nightshift". In 1986, "Reet Petite" would top the UK charts fueled by an animated video featuring a clay model of Jackie. This early 70s classic paid tribute to Jackie Wilson: Jackie Wilson Said (I'm In Heaven When You Smile) - Van MorrisonThis classic co-written by Berry Gordy was the song Jackie was singing when he suffered his heart attack. Lonely Teardrops - Jackie Wilson
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Post by 1finemrg on Jun 10, 2016 5:37:39 GMT -5
June 10: ...Shirley Alston Reeves. Lead singer of the Shirelles, the group charted six Top 10 singles in the early 60s. The group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996. Shirley still performs on occasion as part of 50s and sixties rock and roll package-type shows. The Shirelles created rock and roll history with Shirley on lead with this King/Goffin classic. It was the first single by an all girl group to top the Hot 100. Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow - ShirellesThe Shirelles topped the charts a second time with "Soldier Boy. Another of their Top 10 hits was this classic co-written by Burt Bachrach. It would also be covered by the Beatles and Smith who also had Top 10 success. Baby It's You - ShirellesJune 10: ...Mickey Jones. He is well known as a character actor, appearing in movies such as "Tin Cup" and as a regular on the TV series "Home Improvement". His career however began as a drummer for Trini Lopez, Johnny Rivers, and Bob Dylan. In the late sixties, he joined Kenny Rogers and the First Edition and was the band's drummer until their demise in the mid-seventies. He was also on the band's syndicated TV series "Rollin'". Here they are with their classic written by Mel Tillis. Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town - Kenny Rogers and the First EditionWith his signature catch phrase "That would be me", here he is performing a Talking Heads cover from the final episode of "Home Improvement". Burning Down The House - The K & B Boys
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Post by seminolefan on Jun 10, 2016 9:42:00 GMT -5
My mom used to sing with Shirley when I was a kid.
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Post by 1finemrg on Jun 11, 2016 6:24:30 GMT -5
June 11: ...Donnie Van Zant. Founding member of .38 Special, he is the middle brother in the Van Zant clan. His older brother Ronnie was the late lead vocalist of Lynyrd Skynyrd who perished in the 1977 plane crash. His younger brother Johnny currently fronts Lynyrd Skynyrd. Donnie was forced into retirement in 2013 due to inner ear nerve damage. Honoring and celebrating Donnie's birthday with a pair of lost 80s classics. It was their first single, a song that Survivor members Jim Peterik, Gary Smith, and Frankie Sullivan wrote. It wasn't released; Survivor's producer felt it was too "Southern" for the group. Fortunately .38 Special's manager Mark Spector knew a classic when he heard one. It would peak at #43 in 1980. Rockin' Into The Night - .38 SpecialThe follow up to their first Top 40 hit "Hold On Loosely" would stall at #52. One of several songs the band wrote with Jim Peterik (Ides of March/Survivor). Fantasy Girl - .38 SpecialJune 11: ...Frank Beard. Ironically, Z Z Top's drummer is the one without the long beard as sported by members Dusty Hill and Billy Gibbons. Frank joined the band after their first release "Salt Lick". Frank recommended Dusty Hill when bassist Billy Ethridge left the band in late 1969/early 1970. The band was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2004. We go with this pairing from the great "Tres Hombres" release. Waiting For The Bus/Jesus Just Left Chicago - Z Z Top
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Post by 1finemrg on Jun 11, 2016 22:26:57 GMT -5
June 12: ...Brad Delp. Wish I had a change to see the lead vocalist of Boston before he took his life in 2007. Saw them last month on their 40th anniversary tour. They were phenomenal and Tommy DeCarlo was great as lead vocalist. Still wish I saw Brad perform once. He co-wrote this track from their debut. Smokin' - BostonHe also had a hand with this one from "Third Stage". Cool The Engines - BostonJune 12: ...Presley...Reg Presley. Senator Bobby...Fancy...Sam Kinison: They had notable cover versions of the song originally recorded by the Wild Ones and written by Chip Taylor. However, it was lead singer Reg Presley who took the Troggs' cover of "Wild Thing" to the top of the US charts. Due to a legal dispute, the Troggs 45 was released on two labels Fontana and Atco. Since it was from the same master, Billboard counted all sales as one entry making it only single to reach #1 simultaneously for two record labels. "Wild Thing" would only reach #2 in the UK, but the Troggs would top the UK charts with the follow up "With A Girl Like You" (#29 US). The Troggs would reach #2 in the UK as second time with a song that peaked at #43 in the US. Reg wrote this one, but some US radio stations were reluctant to play it due to lyrics deemed as suggestive. "Your slacks are low and your hips are showin'"...for shame! I Can't Control Myself - Troggs
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Post by 1finemrg on Jun 13, 2016 3:54:08 GMT -5
June 13: ...Jorge Santana. The brother of Carlos has carved out a good career on his own. Best known for his work with Malo, he has also played with the Fania All Stars and released some solo material. In 1994, he recorded the album with Carlos and Carlos's nephew Carlos Hernandez "Santana Brothers". He continues to make public appearances in small venues today. With Malo, he recorded this feel good summer song. It proved to be the band's only hit, peaking at #18 in 1972. Suavecito - MaloThe closing instrumental track from the "Santana Brothers" album. Morning In Marin - Santana BrothersJune 13: ...Howard Leese. Howard was a multi-instrument jack-of-all-trades for Heart. He joined the band full time after being the assistant producer on the "Dreamboat Annie" album. He remained with Heart until the band took a 4 year hiatus in 1998. He now tours in support of Paul Rodgers and/or Bad Company. Just got home from seeing Heart live. The Wilson sisters still kick ass after all these years, and their Led Zeppelin set encore was killer. As the title implies, they played this one in your face with no frills. Straight On - Heart
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Post by 1finemrg on Jun 14, 2016 5:29:55 GMT -5
June 14: ... Muff Winwood. Mervyn "Muff" Winwood was the bass player for the Spencer Davis Group. When performing at gigs, his parents insisted that he take his little brother along to keep him out of trouble. Eventually, little brother Stevie would join in occasionally and the band discovered that the young girls would start screaming in delight when he performed. Thus Steve Winwood's career was launched. Muff left the band in 1967 and became A&R man for Island Records. In the late 70s, he became an executive with the British office at CBS Records which would become Sony Music. His tenure lasted into the 1990s. He produced Dire Straits' debut album, and as an A&R man signed Sade, Terrence Trent D'Arby, and the Psychedelic Furs among many other acts. He's responsible for one of the most memorable opening bass riffs in rock & roll history. Always thought that Chicago's "25 Or 6 To 4" borrowed liberally from this classic. Gimme Some Lovin' - Spencer Davis GroupChicago didn't borrow from this one. They simply did one of my favorite cover versions of all time. The original is great as well. I'm A Man - Spencer Davis GroupJune 14: ... Rod Argent Rod is a founding member of the Zombies, most notably known as keyboardist and songwriter of their three US Top 10 hits "She's Not There", "Tell Her No", and "Time Of The Season". He went on to form Argent and they would reach the Top 10 with "Hold Your Head Up" which he wrote with band member Chris White. Argent's musical anthem "God Gave Rock And Roll To You" went Top 20 in the UK but missed the charts in the States. Through the years, Rod has toured with lead singer Colin Blumstone as the Zombies, releasing a live performance in the process. In 2010, Argent reunited for a mini-UK tour. The band Argent's first single missed the charts in the UK and US. It did anchor the US Top 10 when it was covered by Three Dog Night and released as the follow-up to "Joy To The World". Liar - Argent
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Post by 1finemrg on Jun 15, 2016 5:14:11 GMT -5
June 15: ... Brad Gillis. Brad's first appearance in the Top 40 was with Rubicon. Their only Top 40 hit was "I'm Gonna Take Care Of Everything" which peaked at #28. The band broke up after two albums. Brad and fellow members Jack Blades and Kelly Keagy formed Night Ranger. Except for a stint by Jack Blades as a member of D a m n Yankees, Brad, Jack and Kelly have been the nucleus of Night Ranger to this very day. Their six Top 40 hits include the #5 "Sister Christian" and #8 "Sentimental Street". They are currently touring the US, doing mostly weekend performances. Brad many side projects include a pair of solo albums and music for sports-themed video based entertainment including ESPN's Sports Center, X-Games, Fox Sports, Tiger Woods Sony Play Station games, and EA Sports. Night Ranger's first Top 40 hit peaked at the leadoff position early in 1983. Don't Tell Me You Love Me - Night RangerJack and Brad co-wrote this lost 80s classic later in 1983. (You Can Still) Rock In America - Night RangerJune 15: ...the late, great Harry Nilsson. His 1966 album Pandemonium Shadow Show became a favorite of the Beatles. In a 1968 press conference John Lennon responded "Nilsson" when asked to name his favorite American artist as did Paul McCartney when asked to name his favorite American Group. The album included a cover of "You Can't Do That", though the multi-tracked background vocals listed an additional 22 Beatles song titles. It briefly bubbled under in the US, but reached the Top 10 in Canada. As a writer, his "One" became the first Top 10 hit for Three Dog Night. The Monkees covered his song "Cuddly Toy" and Davy Jones and Toni Basil performed "Daddy's Song" in their movie "Head". Glen Campbell and the Yardbirds also covered Nilsson tunes. He garnered two Grammys with songs he covered. "Everybody's Talkin'" was folk singers Fred Neil's tune, and the #1 classic "Without You" was composed by Badfinger's Pete Ham and Tom Evans. A flat he owned in London was the scene for two notorious rock and roll deaths, Mama Cass Elliot and Keith Moon. After Moon's death, he sold the flat to Pete Townsend. His best selling album "Nilsson Schmilsson" contained this single which peaked at #27 in 1972. We'll go with the full album version featuring the drum solo from Derek and the Dominoes' Jim Flowers. Jump Into The Fire - Nilsson
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Post by 1finemrg on Jun 16, 2016 5:47:47 GMT -5
June 16: ...Eddie Levert. He is the lead singer of the O'Jays who were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005. The O'Jays released dozens of singles between 1962 into the early 70s. Ten reached the Hot 100, but none broke through to the Top 40. Soon after being reduced from a quartet to a trio due to the departure of two original members, the group signed with Philadelphia International Records. Under the guidance of Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, the group featuring Eddie on lead helped to usher in the Philly Soul era. They were arguably the most successful of the stable of artists on the Philly Int'l roster which included Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, Three Degrees, Intruders, Billy Paul, MFSB, and Lou Rawls. The O'Jays reached the Top 10 five times including their chart-topper "Love Train". The label's polished rhythmic soul served as a prelude to the disco era. Gerald sons would experience R&B success in the late 80s and early 90s as two-thirds of LeVert. They would reach the Top 10 of the R&B charts 12 times including five #1 hits. Their 1987 hit "Casanova" would cross over and peak at #5 on the Hot 100. Eddie is still performing today, releasing solo efforts and touring. From the great "Ship Ahoy" album, this one peaked at #9 in 1974. For The Love Of Money - O'JaysA great "B" side to their Top 20 hit "Living For The Weekend" Stairway To Heaven - O'JaysJune 16: ...Peppy Castro. Born Emil Thielhelm, Peppy had a Top 40 hit in 1981 as front man/guitarist of the band Balance. "Breaking Away" peaked at #22. It was the second time Peppy was crowned a one-hit wonder. In 1967, he reached the Top 10 on lead vocals/guitar for the Blues Magoos. The band reunited in 2008, and is currently touring in support on their new album "Psychedelic Resurrection". Peppy was 16 at the time the band recorded "Psychedelic Lollipop", the album that yielded this #5 hit. (We Ain't Got) Nothin' Yet - Blues Magoos
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Post by 1finemrg on Jun 17, 2016 5:46:10 GMT -5
June 17: Barry Manilow. Pop music icon, his music career has included sales of more than 80 million records, 11 Top 10 singles including three that topped the Hot 100 ("Mandy", "I Write The Songs", "Looks Like We Made It"), and several extended Vegas residency shows. His story is well known, from his partnership with Bette Midler in the beginning, to his jingle writing, to his humanitarian efforts. He currently is performing on a sold out tour in the UK. Surprisingly, this is not one of his Top 10 hits. The follow up to "Mandy" peaked at #12. It's A Miracle - Barry ManilowThis was the song that gave him his only Grammy. Copacabana (At The Copa) - Barry ManilowIn the beginning... Could It Be Magic - FeatherbedJune 17: ...Gregg Rolie, keyboardist and vocalist with Santana and Journey. He was a founding member of Santana, playing keyboards and providing lead vocals on many of their hits in their first four albums. After their fourth album "Caravanseral", Gregg left Santana and co-founded Journey. He handled keyboards and most of the lead vocals until Steve Perry's was added for their fourth album "Infinity". After leaving the band in the early 80, he released a few solo efforts and briefly rejoined Santana for their 1987 album "Freedom". Gregg returned to the charts in the early 90s as a co-founder of The Storm. Featuring ex-Journey members Ross Valory and Steve Smith, they reached the Top 40 in 1992 with "I've Got A Lot To Learn About Love". He has been touring as a member of Ringo Starr's All-Star Band since 2012, and has fronted the Gregg Rolie Band as well. Featuring the Tower of Power horns, Gregg's vocals grace this #12 hit from "Santana III". Everybody's Everything - Santana
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Post by 1finemrg on Jun 18, 2016 6:32:55 GMT -5
June 18: ... Richard Perry. Nilsson's "Nilsson Schmilsson", Barbara Streisand's "Stoney End", Carly Simon's "No Secrets", Ringo Starr's "Ringo" are among the best selling albums that Richard has produced. He has produced albums for everyone from Tiny Tim to Diana Ross. He was the producer for Fanny's first three albums, a group considered by most to be the first commercially successful female rock band. He founded the Planet record label in the late 70s, and sold it to RCA in the mid-80s. During those years, he signed the Pointer Sisters and guided them through their most successful years of their career. He was named producer of the year in 1977 and 1984 by Billboard magazine. Rolling Stone bestowed him with the same honor in 1973. One of his first production efforts with the Pointer Sisters was this memorable Bruce Springsteen cover. Fire - Pointer SistersHe also produced this movie theme. Nobody Does It Better - Carly SimonJune 18: ...Sir James Paul McCartney. He's a 21 time Grammy award winner and has written or co-written 32 songs that have topped the Billboard Hot 100. A two time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, his charity work includes animal rights, seal hunting, land mines, vegetarianism, poverty, and music education. His other achievements, personal life, and his work with the Beatles, Wings, and solo career are so phenomenal and well known. A few tidbits I will mention are the several classical albums he has released, the 1977 album "Thrillington" which is an orchestration instrumental cover of his 1971 "Ram" album (released as by Percy "Thrills" Thrillington), and electronic albums released by The Firemen which comprised the duo of Paul and Youth (Martin Glover). We honor his birthday with one from the Beatles, the most covered song in popular music history. Yesterday - BeatlesFrom Wings' "Back To The Egg" album, I always liked this instrumental. Rockestra Theme - Wings
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